NHC update on the Spring Forecast 2026 speech
On 3 March 2026, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published new forecasts for the economy and public finances.
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Bidding open for £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook MP has written to the social housing sector announcing that the groundbreaking £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme is now open for bids.
Parliamentary committee warns that ageing social housing stock risks achieving targets for new supply, as progress on decent homes stalls
Decency in social housing has barely improved since the pandemic, with around 430,000 homes failing the Decent Homes Standard (DHS),
Northern Housing Consortium recognised for outstanding workplace wellbeing
The Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) – the membership body for the social housing sector across the North of England – has been awarded the Better Health at Work Award in the Continuing Excellence category, as the organisation marks its 51st year.
Government publishes new details on rent convergence, Decent Homes Standard, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards – read our member briefing
The government announced a series of major housing policy announcements, ending significant uncertainty around future regulatory requirements and rental income.
MBE for our longest serving colleague
Executive Assistant Lynda Redshaw was presented with an MBE for services to social housing in the North of England by her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.
NHC Procurement announces Active Fire Framework
NHC Procurement is proud to introduce their new Active Fire framework – a fully compliant, cost‑effective route to market for fire safety products and services.
Moving the dial on Northern policy
NHC Executive Director (Policy and External Relations) Patrick Murray explains more about this corporate plan objective, including how we represent members, and the approach we take to working with the Government. He looks at how we’ve been moving the dial over the first 18 months of the Government and the momentous policy change we’re seen as a result. Changing Government policy is not easy. So what does “moving […]